Andhra Pradesh Bible College Mission Statement Courses Offered Facilities Financing Faculty The Curriculum

Andhra Pradesh Bible College

The Andhra Pradesh Bible College was formed by submerging the Priscilla Bible Training Centre for Women (The heart child of Mrs. G. Salome Peter) and the Tabernacle School of Evangelism (the brain child of Rev. G. Peter). The newly acquired campus at Miyapur in 1995 provided the Hatchery to train the natives for the work of the Districts.

Creators

Architects, Engineers & Interior Designers P. David S. Nath, B.Arch., M.C.A.I.,	Jubilee Buildings, Opp. A.C. College, Guntur–50004 Ph. No: 320357 (0) 353374 ®
Name of the Work: Estimation for the proposed Assembly Hall for the Bible College, at Miyapur, Hyderabad.
Abstract Estimation
S. No Description of Work Quantity Rate Per Amount 01 Earth Work Excavation 1,250 cu.ft 200 100 cu.ft 2,500-00 02 Mass Concrete in 1:5:10 mix using 40 mm H.B.G. Stone 250 cu.ft 32 1 cu.ft 8,000-00 03 R.C.C. work in 1:2:4 mix using           20 mm size HBG stone         a) Footings 410 cu.ft 110 1 cu.ft 45,100-00 b) Plinth Beams 420 cu.ft 110 1 cu.ft 46,200-00 c) Columns 350 cu.ft 125 1 cu.ft 43,750-00 d) Beams 560 cu.ft  110 1 cu.ft 61,600-00 e) Sunshades and Slab 120 cu.ft 110 1 cu.ft 13,200-00 05 Basement Filling with Gravel 14,400 cu.ft 450 100 cu.ft - 06 R. R. Masonry Work in 1:6 cm 1,800 cu.ft 2,900 100 cu.ft  52,200-00 07 Brick masonry Work in 1:6 cm for superstructure 3,350 cu.ft 3,300  100 cu.ft 1,10,550-00 08 Plastering in 1:4 cm 8,700 sq.ft 480 100 sq.ft 41,760-00 09 Flooring with Tandur Blue over 4” thick concrete bedding 5,800 sq.ft 50 1 sq.ft 2,90,000-00 10 Iron sheet doors with all fittings 150 sq.ft 250 1 sq.ft 37,500-00 11 Iron sheet windows with all fittings 960 sq.ft 100 1 sq.ft 96,000-00 12 A.C. sheet roofing including trusses 4,500 sq.ft 75 1 sq.ft 4,62,000-00 13 Electrical fittings     L.S. 1,00,000-00 14 Paints     L.S. 50,000-00 15 Architects fee     3 % 45,000-00 16 Miscellaneous items     L.S. 44,640-00         Total Rs 15,50,000-00

(Rupees Fifteen lakhs and Fifty thousand only)

MissionStatement

	The College exists to train men and women of God, poised for
	Cross Cultural Evangelism and Pioneer Church Planting
	Skilfully Handling the Word of God
	Counselling and Pastoral Care
	Holistic responsible citizens that usher in a climate of spirituality in the nation

The students after training are free to serve the Lord in the place of their calling. Some are inducted into the work of ‘The Assemblies of God’ placed in a strategic vantage point, in line with the goals of the Assemblies of God. Thus, far more than 500 students received the training and are serving the Lord at various places.

Courses Offered

	B. Th., for the Post Intermediate Students with a definite call of God and with an age of above 20 years.
	G. Th., for the Post Metric Students with a definite call of God and with an age of above 18 years.
	D. Th., One year training programme in Christian Studies for those who feel the need to study irrespective of age and qualification.

Facilities

The College has a sprawling 4 acre campus in an idyllic setting providing residential, tutoring, boarding and sports facilities to students. The land is also an agrarian providing fruits and vegetables to supplement the cafeteria. It is an ideal setup in the outskirts of the Twin Cities, a place to meet with God, fellowship with His people, to work, to study and to play and a place that combines your body, mind and soul radiant.

The facilities include a Library of more then 5,000 volumes fully computerised with a qualified Librarian and an Assistant. The Library is a work bench for “Theological reflection, analysis, study & research, which brings the brain out of the student and hones a thinker. Four hour compulsory reading is a must for every student.

A Cafeteria that can house the whole student body in one sitting is fully equipped and furnished with 2 fulltime professional cooks, who provide with three square meals a day and tea in the evening. The menu is planned to give a complete balanced food that perfectly suits the Telugu palate. Kudos to Lazarus, our dietician cum cook meets the demands of the gourmet, any time of the day.

Separate rooms for girl and boy students furnished with cots, tables, beds and geysers are available and in-house facilities are also provided for married couples.

Sports facilities for cricket, track and field events and indoor games are available to the students in the evening hours and special holidays.

The administrative building hosts the leadership assisted by the business manager and secretary cum receptionist, who work over-time in proving support and emergency services both to the Superintendent and the students as well.

Financing

The College is run by the generous support of its friends, well wishers and supporters. The fee as such is highly subsidised. The all inclusive monthly fees per student per month is Rs 250/- for Assemblies of God students and Rs 300/- for outsiders.

Faculty

The faculty comprise of 5 residential, 3 visiting and 5 adjunct personnel. Students have open access to their teachers for counselling fellowship and encouragement. The faculty has a proven track record of established field experience and Academic mettle.

The students are guided by a dean of students, a student chaplain and a lady dean to care for women students. These all people perform under the Aegis of the Director cum Principal and Registrar of the college who are the ultimatum for the conduct and discipline of the college. The college also has an administrative board that provides direction for the college.

The Curriculum

Is custom designed to suit the needs of the field and is students centred. The package consists of both on campus, off campus and informal learning modules geared to hone the students in spiritual, academic, social and ministerial disciplines.

The subjects taught are

2003-2004 School Year

B. Tech. - First Year I Semester II Semester English-I English-II Walk Through The Bible Church History-I  Pentateuch Hermenutics Evangelism Romans & Galatians Synoptic Gospels General Epistles Gospel of John Pentecostal Movement Acts Pauline Epistles   Theology-I Credit Hours 19 Credit Hours 20

B. Tech. - Second Year I Semester II Semester Int. Greek-I Greek-II Major Prophets Minor Prophets Hebrews World Religions Theology-II Homiletics-II Church History-II Praise & Worship Corinthians Correspondence Daniel & Revelation Christian Education   Homiletics Theology-III Credit Hours 18 Credit Hours 17

B. Tech. - Third Year Hebrew Poetry & Wisdom Lit Cults & Occults Major Religious & Secular Movements Church Planting & 1Core Cell Historical Books Apologetics Pastoral Care & Counseling Church in Andhra Pradesh Leadership 01 Oct. Public Worship Christian Ethics Theology of Missions Credit Hours 14 Credit Hours 13

G. Tech. - First Year I Semester II Semester Walk Through The Bible Praise & Worship English-I English-II Evangelism Church History Pentateuch Christian Education Life of Christ General Epistles Fundamental Doctrines Romans & Galatians Acts  Pentecostal Movement   Pauline Epistles   Minor Prophets Credit Hours 18 Credit Hours 20

G. Tech.- Second Year I Semester II Semester Homiletics-I Homiletics-II Church in India Gospel of John Hebrews World Religions Theology-I Theology-II Methods of Bible Study Pastoral Epistles Corinthians Major Prophets Leadership Theology of Missions Church Planting & Cells Daniel & Revelation Poetical Books Public Worship Credit Hours 20 Credit Hours 22

Intensive Course One-Month Intensive Church Administration Un-Locking Your Giftedness Pre Marital Counseling Pastoral Counseling Pastoral Theology Accountancy Credit Hours 14

G. Tech.- Second Year I Semester II Semester Walk Through The Bible Public Worship Church Planting & Cells Theology-II Theology-I Church History Pentateuch  Christian Education Life of Christ Homiletics-II Methods of Bible Study Romans & Galatians Homiletics of Bible Study World Religions   Pauline Epistles   Pastoral Epistles Credit Hours 18 Credit Hours 20

Intensive Course One-Month Intensive Church Administration Un-Locking Your Giftedness Pre Marital Counseling Pastoral Counseling Pastoral Theology Accountancy Credit Hours 14

A part from the two year programme, there is also a one month intensive course package that deals on the applied aspects of practical ministry.

The academic year is also interspersed with variety of additional learning experiences. The spiritual emphasis week in the beginning of the academic year bench marks the essentials of Christian life and in the tail end of the year, we have the mission week to jettison the student’s right into the crucible of their calling. We also have times of all-night prayers, Zumma Prayer Fellowship – an intercession for Muslims, Seminars from veterans to train students in specific areas like leadership, intercession, prayer walk, Children’s Ministry, etc.

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